BISMARCK — Gerald (Jerry) Marshall Cox,

70, of Bismarck, Ark., leapt into Jesus’ arms January 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Jerry was born October 28, 1949, in Arkadelphia, Ark., to Martha Lura (Marshall) Cox and Rufus Donald Cox of Gurdon Ark. He graduated from Gurdon High School in 1967 and continued his education at OBU, receiving his BSE in 1972.

Jerry, (Mr. Cox to so many), taught at Bismarck High School for 27 years, and was teach coordinator for seven years. He drove a bus for 29 years where he was the first and last face many children saw every school day. He was so much more than just an educator as he was a massive storyteller, good-natured teaser, genuine mentor, and life-long learner. He also worked at the US Degray Army Lake Corps for of 19 Engineers years. He at was a member of Sulfur Springs Masonic Lodge #100. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bismarck where he served as Deacon since 2004. It was his last and most fervent prayer that everyone would trust in Jesus as he had.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Andy Hughes. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Suzetta (Susie) Cox of Bismarck, Ark.; daughters Haley Bray (Jimbo) of Carlinville, Ill., and Christina Hain of Bismarck, Ark.; grandchildren, Jacob, Sydney John, and James Bray and Rhett and Ryleigh Hain; his sisters, Lauren Hill (Gary) and Lura Lawrence (James) all of Conway, Ark.; and many other beloved relatives and friends.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 24th, and a Celebration of Life at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25th, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Bismarck. Visit our online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.